What do you need to be aware of when you buy a leasehold property with a mortgage?
When applying for a mortgage on a leasehold property, lenders apply stringent scrutiny to the terms of the lease and focus on the safety documents of the property. Below are some of the most common – and often overlooked – issues that can delay or render your mortgage application to be rejected when buying a […]
Restoring a Company by Applying for a Court Order
Recently, several clients approached us with a common concern: they had voluntarily dissolved their companies, only to later realize there were unresolved matters left behind. In particular, they had discovered that their company bank accounts still held funds, or that there were outstanding contracts, assets, or obligations requiring attention. This situation, while stressful, is not […]
Victory at the Border: Student Secures Compensation After Unlawful Detention
Imagine arriving in a new country, ready to start your studies, only to be detained at the airport and almost sent back home. That’s what happened to a student named Tazeem at London’s Heathrow Airport. His story led to a court case and a lesson about fairness and justice. The case we are discussing today, […]
Understanding Remortgaging: What It Is and Why It Might Be Right for You
What is Remortgaging? Put simply, remortgaging is replacing your current mortgage with a new one. This could be through a different lender (known as an external remortgage) or a new deal with your current lender (known as an internal remortgage). Many homeowners consider remortgaging when their fixed-rate mortgage term is ending—usually after two or five […]
Tragic Legal Victory: Court Rules Spouse Visa Refusal Unlawful, But Justice Comes Too Late
A Jamaican man who was unlawfully denied a spouse visa to join his sick wife in the UK has finally won his legal battle — but heartbreakingly, the judgment came too late. His wife passed away in 2024, shortly after giving birth to their child, and he will now not be granted entry to the […]
How Important is an Arbitration Clause? A Small Line with Big Consequences
In the rush of finalising commercial contracts, an arbitration clause can often be overlooked. They are treated as standard boilerplate and often barely negotiated and discussed. But that single paragraph could one day control how your dispute is heard and come as a surprise down the road. It’s Not Just “Whether,” It’s “How” Arbitration is […]
Guide to Buying a New Build Home
Many people like new build properties, as they are tailored to modern living, offering the latest energy-efficient features, customisable finishes, and warranties that provide peace of mind for years to come that are tailored to modern living. This article is written by Solicitor Cassandra Ngu to provide a general introduction to the process of buying […]
Gig economy employers forced to conduct right to work checks
As part of their desire to control immigration and clamp down on illegal working, the UK government is introducing requirements for companies in the gig economy to carry out checks ensuring that their workers have the right to work in the UK. For the first time, these checks will bring such employers in line with […]
Woman falsely accused of being dead in highly unusual probate case: Ashimola v Samuel
Imagine finding out you’ve been declared legally dead – and someone else now controls your property. This unsettling scenario unfolded in the case of Ashimola & Anor v Samuel & Anor [2025] EWHC 502 (Ch), where the High Court unravelled a calculated and deeply troubling fraud. A British woman, Ms June Ashimola, was falsely declared […]
Is the Home Office obligated to conduct an impact assessment before revoking a sponsor licence?
On 11 March 2025, the Court of Appeal in Prestwick Care Ltd & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] EWCA Civ 184 confirmed that the Home Office has no obligation to conduct an impact assessment before revoking a sponsor licence. For serious breaches, revocation is mandatory, and […]